Role Overview
Social Beat is hiring a Associate Director - Paid media. This is a full-time role in Gurugram. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Social Beat
www.socialbeat.in
Position Summary
We are looking for an analytically minded, Senior Digital Media Manager for Social Beat Digital Marketing Agency to focus on developing, executing, optimize campaign and media planning across Search, Display, Video & UAC/Mobile. This position has a focus on direct buying but will involve programmatic channels as well. Prior experience in programmatic is a plus.
We are looking for smart, passionate, and experienced professionals who want to be part of an innovative team in a rapidly evolving industry.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Creating and presenting strategic digital media plans based on sound analytics, supported by data
- Developing innovative solutions to continuously position as a cutting edge source for digital media strategy
- Deploying appropriate technology platforms to find and engage with key target audience segments
- Create digital media strategy and campaign plans (propose, iterate as needed, and secure approval from clients)
- Develop the annual plan of strategy for the client
- Fair understanding of performance marketing & therefore, lead performance planning & execution
- Mentoring the junior team members.
- Manage and engage with client counterparts and internal account teams for key account assignments
- Participate in new business pitches, etc.
- Manage & onboard media publishers
- Ensure plans are executed flawlessly
- Maintain status reports to ensure efficient workflow to meet deadlines and write reports of key meetings
- Lead and manage the budget and client billing process
Skills
- 7+ years of experience working in media technology platforms.
- Demonstrates understanding of media basics and concepts
- Working knowledge of Syndicated tools (GA, GDS, GTM, and etc)
- Understanding of optimization platforms & trafficking platforms
- Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc)
- Team player
- Thinks Strategically
About Social Beat
Founded in 2012, Social Beat is a digital growth partner for leading brands and hyperscaling startups in India. With a 300+ strong team of digital experts across Bengaluru, Mumbai, NCR and Chennai, they are India's fastest-growing independent digital marketing solutions company and manage 3% of digital media investment in India. Social Beat is a Google Premier Partner, Facebook Business Partner and works closely with ecosystem partners like Hotstar, Amazon & Linkedin. They work as extended growth teams at startups including boAt, Upgrad Campus, Global Bees, Blackbuck, Jupiter, Khatabook, Scaler, Whitehat Jr, Pharmeasy, Pinelabs, Wakefit, Juicy Chemistry and with top brands including Bharat Matrimony, Jaquar, Tata Cliq, Indiabulls Dhani, Tata Consumer Products, Mahindra Finance, Go Colors, Hotstar, Himalaya Wellness, Quess Corp, Sundaram Mutual, Brigade Group, Give India and Isuzu on driving innovation through a combination of creativity and performance.
They have bagged numerous awards from Google, ET Brand Equity, Foxglove, Digies, Advertising Club of Madras, Advertising Club of Bangalore and adjudged amongst the Fastest Growing Agency by Agency Reporter.
About Social Beat
Social Beat
socialbeat.in
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Associate Director - Paid media position at Social Beat?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Social Beat. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Associate Director - Paid media position at Social Beat located?
This position is based in Gurugram. Social Beat has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Associate Director - Paid media at Social Beat earn?
Social Beat has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Associate Director - Paid media role at Social Beat posted?
This role was posted on June 12, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Associate Director - Paid media role at Social Beat require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Social Beat lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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